Mr. Philip Roy Coulter, 83, of Diamond, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his home. Phil entered this life on March 1, 1928 in Joplin, Missouri born to the union of T. Frank and Ella (Gary) Coulter. His formative years were spent in Joplin, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with his bachelor's degree in business. He had made his home in various parts of the United States while being employed by Phillips Petroleum. For the last several years he owned and operated Coulter Oil Company in Carthage, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly Jane Coulter on November 16, 2005; a sister, Charlotte Whitford; and two brothers, John & Gene Coulter. Phil is survived by a son, Ken Coulter and wife, Brenda, of Owasso, Oklahoma; a daughter, Connie Mosbaugh and husband, Ron, of Joplin, Missouri; a stepdaughter, Pam Hatfield of Diamond, Missouri; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Ted Coulter and wife, Peggy, of Neosho, Missouri; a sister, Lamora Terry of Sarcoxie, Missouri; his first wife, Joan Coulter of Joplin, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. No formal services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.